Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

SAM WALKER CONTRACT DRAMA! 😳 TONGA vs SAMOA & RLWC Week 3 Preview + TOP 10 NOVEMBER 1 PLAYERS!

Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

Show Notes

The boys are back for a massive RLWC preview as the countdown begins to the blockbuster SAMOA vs TONGA showdown at CommBank Stadium! šŸ”„ We dive into the drama surrounding Sam Walker’s contract situation at the Roosters, Nick Politis and his future, before breaking down the biggest names hitting the open market on November 1. Plus, we debate the future of international rugby league, World Cup seedings, the rise of the Pacific nations and what needs to change to grow the international game. Willie Mason and Justin Horo preview every upcoming RLWC clash, including England vs PNG, New Zealand vs Fiji, Australia vs Cook Islands and Lebanon vs France, before delivering their predictions for the biggest game of the tournament so far! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]

Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 00:00 Introduction & World Cup Format Debate 03:22 Sam Walker & November 1 Free Agency – Coming Up Later 04:04 Paul Kent's 2014 Comments & The Rise of International Rugby League 10:39 Could Australia Lose Its World Cup Dominance? 11:44 Australia's Junior Pathways & Pacific Island Talent 17:10 Samoan Players in the NFL & Rugby League Pathways 19:40 FOOT LOCKER LIVE EVENT – Parramatta, November 1 22:06 Lebanon's Fans, Marches & Rugby League Growth 25:34 Samoa vs Tonga Rivalry & World Cup Seeding Debate 29:09 World Cup Comparisons With Other Sports 33:00 World Cup Investment, Broadcasting & Tournament Structure 37:55 Rugby Union vs Rugby League World Cup 39:15 Scotland, Wales & European Rugby League 42:22 World Cup Prize Money 46:52 Growing Rugby League in France & England 49:30 French Rugby League Talent & Coaching Development 55:40 Super League Broadcasting & English Rugby League 57:15 Fiji's Development & International Talent 1:03:20 SAM WALKER – Roosters Contract Drama & His Future 1:18:15 NOVEMBER 1 – Top 10 Off-Contract Players & Predictions 1:42:28 ENGLAND vs PAPUA NEW GUINEA Preview 1:46:44 NEW ZEALAND vs FIJI Preview 1:52:14 AUSTRALIA vs COOK ISLANDS Preview 1:57:20 LEBANON vs FRANCE Preview 1:58:37 SAMOA vs TONGA Preview 2:14:31 Final Predictions & Sign-off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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